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Competition Video Guidelines
參賽影片指引
The video requirements are the same as the VMEB music exams with the exception of the presence of a functioning analogue clock and a Certified Music Learning Centre Exam Supervisor.
影片要求與 VMEB 樂器考試相同(撇除類比時鐘入鏡之要求，以及無需認證音樂學習/考試中心監考員在場)。
Unedited performance in one take
一氣呵成，未經剪輯的表演
The video has to be an unedited performance in one take. No stopping, editing or splicing of any kind is allowed at any point of the video.
影片必須為一氣呵成，未經剪輯的表演。不允許任何形式的間斷、編輯或拼接等修改。
Steady Shots
穩定拍攝
Steady shots are essential. It is suggested to use a tripod on a steady platform for a clear and steady image.
拍攝的影像必需是穩定的。最有效之方法是使用安裝在三腳架上的攝錄機，並且安放在一個堅固而穩定的平台上進行拍攝，以確保能獲得穩定清晰的影像。
Auto Focus
自動對焦
Unless professionally trained, autofocus will produce a better image than manual focus. Therefore, it is recommended for participants to use autofocus unless professionally trained.
除非受過專業訓練，一般而然，使用自動對焦而非手動對焦通常會產生更好的影像。
Zoom and Lighting
變焦和照明
Set the zoom before the recording begins. Do not zoom and pan during shooting. Make sure the lighting is sufficient for a clear image.
在錄製開始前設置好焦距。在拍攝期間請勿變焦和平移。請確保拍攝時光線充足，以獲得清晰的圖像。
Audio
音頻
Both an external microphone or a built-in microphone may be used. Place the external microphone or the recording device approximately 2 to 5 meters away from the candidate. Experiment with the distance to gain maximum clarity.
攝錄機的內置麥克風或外接麥克風都可以使用。請將外接麥克風或帶有內置麥克風的攝錄機放置在距離考生大約 2 到 5 米的地方。反覆試驗距離以獲得最大的清晰度和音色音感（放得太近會失去美感；太遠失去清晰度）。
Shooting Angles
拍攝角度
The video should be recorded as if it is filming a live performance. The recording device should be placed at the eye level of the audience and should be shot in landscape mode. It is not recommended to shoot the video from an angle too high or too low. You may use wide-angle lens if the exam room is not spacious enough as long as it creates a sharp and clear image.
影片如同攝錄現場表演一樣的摸式錄製。攝錄機應放置在觀眾的視線水平，以橫向螢幕拍攝。不建議以超高角度或低角度拍攝。如果考場不夠寬敞，您可以使用廣角鏡頭，只要它能產生清晰的圖像即可。
Picture Composition
構圖
The entire figure of the candidate should be covered in the video if candidates are taking an exam for the instrument in Group A below.
如果考生參加 A 組樂器之考試或比賽，則影片中應涵蓋考生的全身。
Group A – Piano, Cello, Double Bass, Harp
A 組樂器 – 鋼琴，大提琴，低音提琴，豎琴
The upper body or entire figure of the candidate should be covered in the video if candidates are taking an exam for the instrument in Group B below.
如果考生參加 B 組樂器之考試或比賽，則影片中應涵蓋考生的全身或半身。
Group B – Violin, Viola, Classical Guitar, Flute, Clarinet
A 組樂器 – 小提琴，中提琴，古典結他，長笛，單簧管
Video must show candidates’ hand position (both hands) including the entire instrument (except piano in which only covering the keyboard and pedals is allowed).
影片畫面必須清楚顯示考生的手部位置（左手及右手），並包括整個樂器（鋼琴除外，只需包括鍵盤和踏板）。
Video Format
影片格式
The exam video must be recorded in “mp4” format.
考試影片需以 “mp4” 格式錄製
Excerpt from VMEB Certified Music Learning Centres & Exam Supervisors Guidelines.
節錄自 VMEB 認證音樂學習中心和考試主管指南。
http://www.vmeb.org/VMEB%20Music%20Exam%20Guideline%20for%20CMLC%20&%20ES.pdf
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
常問問題
History of the VMEB Online Competitions
維也納音樂考試局及比賽歷史
Vienna Music Examination Board (Official name in German: ‘Wiener MusikPrüfungskommission:) is an international accreditation body and authority on professional graded practical music examinations and early childhood music education programs. The Board Committee consists of members of institutions with a history of over 150 years, conservatories, professional bodies, and world reputable music associations such as world-leading composer associations.
維也納音樂考試局 (原文德語名稱 “Wiener Musik-Prüfungskommission”; 官方英文名稱“Vienna Music Examination Board”) 由奧地利維也納逾一百五十年歷史之音樂學院、大學、歐洲知名管弦樂團及作曲家協會等組成的國際音樂考試資格評級組織。
The Board has established an International Exam Administration Office in Hong Kong (Room 403, 4/F, Valley Centre, 80-82 Morrison Hill Road, Hong Kong), responsible for conducting the Board’s daily administration work and operations outside Austria, and to coordinate with the Board’s other local Exam Administration Offices in overseas.
維也納音樂考試局在香港設立國際考試行政辦公室，專責處理考試局於奧地利境外所有行政工作，如考試報名、註册及續期事宜，並負責協調考試局其它海外地區/國家的考試行政辦公室。
The VMEB Video Competitions have been held yearly since 2010. Starting in 2019, due to the rising number of candidates, it was amended to be held every six months.
維也納音樂考試局自 2010 年起主辦香港賽區之樂器演奏錄像比賽，並從 2019 年起，定期每半年舉行一次。
Facebook / WhatsApp Application
Facebook / WhatsApp 報名
You may also send us the application through Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp. Our social media manager will forward the documents to admin@vmeb.org
您可以使用 Facebook Messenger / WhatsApp 報名。社交媒體經理會替您把文件從上述通訊平台轉發到維也納音樂考試局駐港辦公室之電郵 admin@vmeb.org 。
Please note that you still need a valid email address to finish the video submission process.
請注意，您仍然需要使用有效的電郵地址完成影片遞交程序。
A confirmation email with the application number will be sent to you to confirm your application within 3 working days. Subsequently, you may reply to this confirmation email for video submission.
我們將會於三個工作天內發出電郵確認報名成功。隨後您可以回覆此電郵以提交參賽影片之連結。
Privacy
隱私
Data collected will be limited solely to the purpose of competition application.
收集資料將只限制於比賽報名用途。
Age Restriction
年齡限制
There is no age restriction for the competition, people of any age can sign up.
本比賽不設年齡限制，任何年齡人士皆可報名參賽。
Programme Approval
曲目審查
The appearance of repertoire items on any board’s listings will guarantee acceptance for the competitions (including the current and any past syllabi). No approval is necessary.
只要是任何一首 VMEB、RCM、英國皇家音樂學院、聖三一音樂學院或任何其他考試機構之考試大綱(包括最新及歷屆考試大綱)內曾經有出現過之考試樂曲就可以。無需經過審批程序。
For more information, please refer to the following site:
詳情可參考以下連結：
http://www.viennastudy.com/web/updates/vmeb_competition_repertoire/
You may also download the VMEB syllabus with the following link:
你亦可以從官方網站下載 VMEB 考試大綱：
http://www.vmeb.org/e_main_syllabus.htm
Mask or Face Covering Use Guidelines
口罩或面罩使用指引
If a mask or face covering is being used during the recording, please remove them for at least 3 seconds before starting your performance. Your facial appearance is required for identity confirmation.
如在使用口罩或面罩之情況下錄影，請在開始演奏前露面至少 3 秒，以作確認參賽者身份。隨後可以戴上口罩或面罩進行演奏。
Video Announcement Necessity and Video requirement
視頻公告及影像要求
It is not necessary to do an announcement of any kind during the competition. The candidate can simply begin the performance. The video requirements are the same as the exams with the exception of the presence of a functioning analogue clock and a Certified Music Learning Centre Exam Supervisor.
錄影模式跟 VMEB 考試模式相同(撇除類比時鐘入鏡之要求，以及無需認證音樂學習/考試中心監考員在場)。
詳情可參閱官方網站 /Support Centre / Certified Music Learning Centres & Exam Supervisor / Guideline for Certified Music Learning Centres & Exam Supervisor 檔案中的 Exam Video Guideline
http://www.vmeb.org/VMEB%20Music%20Exam%20Guideline%20for%20CMLC%20&%20ES.pdf
Piano accompaniment
伴奏
A piano accompaniment is not compulsory for the competition, but is highly recommended as it may affect the performance and the results.
大會沒有硬性規定必需要有鋼琴伴奏作賽，但如果是演譯有鋼琴伴奏的樂曲，一般而言，有伴奏的音樂效果會比較好，有可能影響演出效果及結果。
Video Trimming
影片刪剪
Trimming the beginning or ending of the video doesn’t count as editing.
對視頻的開端或結尾刪剪並不定義為編輯或拼接修改。
Marking Scheme
比賽獎項、評分及得獎名次標準
The competition videos will be graded on a scale from 1 to 5, with one being the best.
參賽片段會先以 VMEB 考試基準評分。評分為 5 分制，1 分最高，
1 – Very good (sehr gut, 91 – 100%)
2 – Good (gut, 81 – 90%)
3 – Satisfactory (befriedigend, 66 – 80%)
4 – Pass (genügend, 50 – 65%)
5 – Fail (ungenügend, 0 – 49%)
分數值 1 為非常好 (sehr gut, 91 – 100%)
分數值 2 為良好 (gut, 81 – 90%)
分數值 3 為滿意 (befriedigend, 66 – 80%)
分數值 4 為合格 (genügend, 50 – 65%)
分數值 5 為不合格 (ungenügend, 0 – 49%)
Participants receiving 1 (sehr gut, 91 – 100%) will be qualified to compete for the Champion, 1st Runner Up, and 2nd Runner Up medal. Participants receiving 2 will be awarded merit certificates. A certificate of participation will be issued to participants receiving 3.
獲得 1 非常好 (sehr gut, 91 – 100%) 成績之參賽者才有資格角逐 VMEB 比賽冠軍、亞軍及季軍殊榮。獲 2 分者可獲發優異 (Merit) 獎狀。獲 3 分或其他成績者可獲發參賽證書 (certificate of participation)。
The grade 1 – Very good (sehr gut, 91 – 100%) variate with suffix + and -. Participants receiving 1+, 1, a 1- will be awarded Champion, 1st Runner Up, and 2nd Runner Up medal respectively. Champion is approximately the top 5% best performance of the level, followed by the 1st runner up at 7.5%, and the third runner-up at 12.5%.
分數值 1 非常好 (sehr gut, 91 – 100%) 成績細分為 1+, 1 及 1- ，分別可奪得冠軍，亞軍，及季軍殊榮並獲頒授獎牌及獎狀。冠軍約為同級參賽者中表現最好的 5%，亞軍為其次之 7.5% , 季軍為再其次之 12.5%。
Late Application
逾期報名
VMEB accepts late applications caused by internet or other technical issues to the latest of 15 days after the deadline.
如因網絡或其他技術性問題之延誤，本局接納最遲於截止日期後 15 日或之內收到之影片連結電郵。
Hong Kong:
Is this certain piece in the graded syllabus of any other boards?
請問這 一首特定的曲目 是否在任何其他機構的等級音樂考試大綱中？
For information on the other examination boards or competitions, please inquire with individual authorities.
其他音樂考機構及校際音樂節之曲目，請向個別機構查詢。
Is the VMEB marking scheme more difficult or easier than the other music examination boards?
請問 VMEB 的評分方式會比其他音樂考試更難或更容易？
It is inappropriate for us to comment on matters related to other examination organizations.
有關於其他考試機構之事宜，我們不便作出評論。
Thailand:
I am a Pink Thai ID Card holder, can I apply?
Yes.
Canada:
Can I use an OHIP card as my ID for the application?
Yes.